Fresenius Enough is Enough! Info Picket Scheduled

Fresenius Union Bargaining Team (from left): Krista Smith, PCT 2, Jovona Treviño, PCT 2, Maria Lucas, PCT 2

We met with Fresenius management again on Friday to bargain over the wages and working conditions we need to be able to continue providing safe, high-quality care for our dialysis patients. We reached tentative agreements on language for Precepting and PCT IIIs, Discrimination & Harassment-Free Workplace, and Low Census Rotation. Management rejected our proposed improvements to PTO accruals and ESL usage. Fresenius continues to offer substandard wage increases and no contractual commitments to help address staffing and patient scheduling concerns. Union Techs say enough is enough. 

“Hats off to everyone for showing your support and dedication to creating a better work environment for our patients and ourselves. The petition was an absolute success! According to our UFCW 3000 team, this was the fastest petition results ever seen from health care workers. That should tell you we are a mighty group. I’d like to remind you all how immensely vital YOU are to this process. We cannot do it without you! In order to be seen and heard, we all must remain committed to showing up and showing out to get what we deserve. You should be proud and know that your bargaining team is proud and couldn’t be more appreciative of you all. LET’S KEEP IT GOING!” - Maria 

“We need to keep the momentum going after such a successful petition drive. Come join us at the next CAT meeting to learn more about the campaign and to make your own sign for the next big action: our informational picket!” - Krista 

“When we fight for fair wages, safe staffing, and humane scheduling, we’re not just protecting workers, we’re protecting the quality of care our patients deserve.” - Jovona

Informational Picket FAQ and Sign-Making Party!  

Sunday, October 19 from 3:30—5:00pm 
In-person at the IBEW Local 76 Union Hall: 3049 S 36th St., Tacoma, WA 98409 or via Zoom meeting>>
Meeting ID: 853 2672 3299 Passcode: 360023 

JOIN US! Fresenius Medical Care Informational Picket 

Wednesday, October 29 4:00—5:30pm
at the South Tacoma Fresenius Clinic, 5825 Tacoma Mall Blvd, Tacoma, WA 98409 
More information to come! 

If you have any questions, please reach out to any member of our Bargaining Team or our Union Rep, Charlie King, at 206-436-6518.